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Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Convicted Under National Security Law

Jimmy Lai, a former newspaper publisher and critic of China’s communist regime, was convicted in a national security trial amid global scrutiny.

Why China’s Big Arms Makers Are Shrinking While Global Weapons Sales Surge

Global arms sales are rising amid the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but China’s major weapons producers are seeing declining sales.
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2 Chinese Nationals Detained Over Alleged Scheme to Smuggle Nvidia AI Chips to China

ederal prosecutors busted a Chinese smuggling ring trying to send advanced Nvidia chips to China, violating U.S. export control laws.

Trump Tells Xi US Will Ship Nvidia H200 Chips to ‘Approved Customers’ in China

Trump said the U.S. will permit Nvidia H200 exports to vetted Chinese buyers but only under conditions designed to maintain strong national security.

Western Universities Freely Share AI Research With Chinese Labs: Study

Western Universities freely share AI research with Chinese labs facilitating human rights abuses and mass surveillance of civilians in China.

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of $1 Trillion in 11 Months

China’s trade surplus hit over $1T by November, breaking 2024’s record, as cheap exports flood global markets amid weak domestic demand.

Chinese Fighter Jets Locked Radar on Japanese Aircraft, Tokyo Says

Chinese jets allegedly locked radar onto Japanese fighters over Okinawa, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said on Dec. 7, escalating regional tensions.

Philippines Says China Fired Flares at Patrol Plane

The Philippine Coast Guard said Chinese vessels fired three flares toward its patrol plane conducting a routine flight in the disputed South China Sea on Dec. 6.